Biography

The Jokers Wild Band, a 6-piece country / rock band, was formed in the first quarter of 2002, and has since entertained thousands of audience members throughout the larger Texas dance hall circuit. In 2006, Jokers Wild performed at the Toyota National Sales Convention held at the Joe and Harry Freeman Coliseum, in San Antonio, Texas. Jokers Wild was honored to be asked to perform among a distinguished prior head of state, as well as such legendary nationally recognized talent and comedic celebrities.

Jokers Wild's release of the single "And the Rain" is the result of one complete year of recording, fine tuning, mixing and mastering. "We like to refer to this recording as the place where high quality Texas Music meets Nashville Recording Standards, says Gary Zaiontz, lead guitarist for the band. Some have said that the song is actually a rock power ballad cleverly disguised as a country tune. However it comes across to the listener, few can argue with the hard-hitting emotional power of its lyrics. If you have ever waited up late at night during a rainstorm for the one you love to call or come through the door, this is your song! We took great care to construct it with amazing sounding instrumentation and screaming seamless vocal harmonies. It just had to be as perfect as we could get it!"

"Gaining a strong presence in the international radio market, and attracting a well funded indie or major label are both very daunting tasks, even for a well established regional performance band like Jokers Wild, says Buck Thomas, keyboard player for the band. With over two full length albums of our own great original material ready to follow this release, and the continued love and support of our Families and loyal fans, I figured we stood as good, if not a better chance of making the cut as anyone else!"